Matt Fleming

3 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Matt Fleming

It’s been six months since Democrats lost the presidential election and they still can’t seem to get a clue. They’re leaving no stone unturned in the hunt for answers and no expense is being spared. They’re doing everything they can think of – except look inward. Much has been said about Democrats’ problem with men, especially working class men, so they are dumping money into programs that will teach them how to talk like one of the guys.

3 weeks ago | sacbee.com | Matt Fleming

Five days a week, I commute 20 miles one-way from Placer County to midtown Sacramento to do a job I love. It’s not perfect, but the work-life balance, interesting work, professional opportunities and compensation made the long commute and the office experience worth it. I cannot be any less sympathetic to state workers campaigning against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order.

4 weeks ago | ocregister.com | Wayne Winegarden |Matt Fleming

A housing crisis has cascading effects, but the cause is quite simple: when demand outpaces supply, costs rise and options dwindle. California is a case study in this problem, with a housing deficit that widened by nearly six million units over the last three decades. A revolving door of policymakers has promised more affordable housing, but none have truly come to terms with the root cause: the state simply does not allow itself to keep up with its growing housing needs.

1 month ago | ocregister.com | Matt Fleming

Republicans control it all — and still no fiscal restraint

1 month ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Matt Fleming

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s worst habits were on display last week during a budget presentation in a two-minute adlib about California’s literacy efforts. Newsom babbled. He gesticulated so wildly that it was hard to pay attention. He made numerous misstatements and half-truths. He contradicted himself three times in one sentence. He even aired grievances against his arch nemesis, Florida Gov. Ron Desantis. And all while doing so under the guise of fighting disinformation.